Category: veggies

This salad from Skinnytaste is PERFECT for prepacking for lunches, which is exactly what I am doing with it this week. The chicken crumble mix is so easy to throw together. Stash it in a closed bowl in the fridge. Keep the dressing in a separate container. Now, all you have to do is throw … More Asian Lettuce Wrap Chicken Chopped Salad

This week I have started a complete reset on my food intake. Everything is being tracked 100% of the time. This means more cooking and less dining out. Luckily, I love cooking so this is exciting. I ran to the store last night and stocked up on food for the week. The first recipe I … More Mexican Zucchini and Beef

How is everyone doing? You guys still alive out there? Well you will be after you try this meal! These meatballs with their tangy sauce were spot on. I love meatballs but, lets face it, meatballs can be a bit, lets say…labor intensive. All that mixing and rolling …blah! So when I saw these listed … More Sweet and Sour Meatballs Over Polenta with Sesame Sauteed Spinach

Oh hi, time for another Mexican inspired dish, because you guys know how I roll. This time I made a crockpot Mexican Chicken Soup which I found on Hungry Girl‘s website. I love being able to come home from the gym and just EAT! No need to try to cook something while I’m all hot … More Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

Tuesday is the hardest day of the week for me when it comes to dinner. I get home at 4:30, I walk the dog, I change clothes, and then I have about an hour before I need to head out the door for Zumba. I don’t get home again until almost 8:00pm. I want to … More EASY PESTO SPINACH ARTICHOKE CHICKEN BAKE

On Sunday I got my first good pedicure in months. If you’ve never had a good one, here are the rules, there should be a salt or sugar scrub, there should be a massage, there should be a callous treatment, there should be wax, there should be cleaning, and painting. And, the whole things should … More Black Bean, Andouille Sausage and Collard Stew

I don’t make a lot of side dishes in general but especially not gratins. While they are DELICIOUS, they tend to be heavy and filled with cheeses and creams. Yum yum, but not so good for the tum tum. Well not so good for the waist anyway. I saw this gratin in this month’s issue … More Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin

My streak of being a sucker for anything Asian or Mexican continues. I love lots of different types of food but, I always seem to gravitate back to these. Maybe it is because they both use cilantro? Maybe it is because both seem to be full of fresh flavors and crunchy textures. Who knows? Either … More Light Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken

Whenever I make a savory sweet potato dish, a lot of people look at me like I am a Martian who just landed on Earth. But, really folks, sweet potatoes aren’t sweet all on their own. The name deceives you. They are only truly sweet once you top them with cinnamon, sugar, and marshmallows etc. … More Loaded Irish Nachos

Ya’ll. Stop what you’re doing and make these bowls! Ok well, I mean if you’re at work that might not be the best idea. But, seriously guys these bowls were so delicious and HUGE! I actually thought mine was too huge. If you love Tex Mex like me, you will adore this recipe. It is … More BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowls